Raindrops on Roses
It’s been really fun being back in the studio this week after several rounds of kid’s spring breaks. I’ve finally been able to organize all the new styles that came in & I’m loving it!
Seeing them together like this brings everything full circle, from early design ideas over a year ago when Lori with to Ethiopia to make this new line so incredible to the finished bags sitting right in front of me.
I wanted to give you a closer look at a few favorites & what I’m loving about them!
Beyond creating fair wage employment with our artisan partners which of course is our main mission, another goal that keeps guiding these designs is something much closer to your everyday life.
I want these bags to make your day easier, to remove one small layer of friction so you can be present where you are instead of adjusting, juggling, or carrying more than you need to.
I’m squarely in the stage of life where I need one hand free most of the time, usually for a child, sometimes for a coffee, often both when I’m lucky : )
This one sits close to the body & stays put, which may sound small but changes everything when you’re moving quickly. It holds more than it looks like it should & it keeps things accessible without digging around. It feels like the kind of bag that quietly makes your day easier.
What I notice most is the ease it brings, fewer small frustrations, less stopping & adjusting, more staying present in whatever I’m doing.
This one feels like coming home to a really good classic.
The lines are clean, the structure holds without feeling stiff & the size lands right in that middle space that’s hard to find. It carries what you need for a full day without tipping into oversized.
There’s a steadiness to it that I keep appreciating as it lets you move through different parts of your day feeling prepared without feeling weighed down. It’s the kind of bag that adds a quiet confidence.
There’s something about a backpack that distributes weight evenly that I’ve come to appreciate more over time (hello 40s!).
This one fits a laptop comfortably with room left for the rest of your day & yet it still feels polished. The Pebbled Blue has been the one I keep going back to, the texture gives it depth & the color feels fresh without being loud.
What stands out is how much lighter a full day can feel when you’re not carrying everything on one shoulder. It gives you a little more energy to work with by the end of the day, which is something I don’t take lightly anymore - tell me it’s not just me!
Getting to this point with new styles always takes longer than expected, and there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to make sure each one is worth producing. Sitting with them now, I feel that mix of relief and excitement that tells me we got it right.
I’m really looking forward to seeing which ones you’re drawn to and how they show up in your everyday life!